Over the last 18 months, companies have wrestled with extraordinary change and disruption. One challenge is employees that want to work in a hybrid environment. Deloitte reported that 68 percent of executives surveyed are implementing a combination of physical workspaces and remote work. ...

• The customer is the best reason for collaboration. Working together cross-functionally can provide the opportunity to solve a problem for a particular customer.
• Invite employees to join in solving a problem they didn't cause. Completing tasks togethe...

Collaborative cultures succeed when each employee has some opportunity to do what they do best and work with other teams toward common goals.

Consider how to connect with the newest employees in your organisation to make them feel part of the culture and the team.

Be deliberate in creating a collaborative culture. Give it the same priority as the elevator pitch. Find input from other CEOs, mentors, and employees.

People build connections by doing things together. Employees that are engaged are excited, enthusiastic, and involved in the success and direction of the company.